
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $800 (22 Rentals)
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712 Forest St

522 Devon St

664 Forest St, Unit 1

645 Ferry St, Unit iron

154 Kensington Ave

264 Clendenny Ave
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26 Yale Ave, Unit 2R

26 Yale Ave

268 Lexington Ave

242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6

294 Virginia Ave

122 Williams Ave

218-220 Duncan Ave
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80 Lexington Ave

196 Clinton Ave

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

The Agnes Co-Living

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

88-90 Kensington Ave

304 Ege Ave
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214-220 Duncan Ave
South Kearny, Kearny, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Kearny?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kearny Studio Apartments | $2,147 | $1,200 | $6,012 |
| South Kearny 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $1,300 | $7,591 |
| South Kearny 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,034 | $1,565 | $8,271 |
| South Kearny 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,026 | $1,800 | $4,890 |
| South Kearny 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $2,850 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ.
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Cheapest Available South Kearny Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Kearny area of Kearny, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living priced from $1,615. Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable South Kearny apartments for rent in Kearny, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Agnes Co-Living | Private Room with Private Bath I | 1BR,1BA | $1,615 |
| Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 3 Acres | S6A | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Kearny area is the $1.67 price per square foot 218 Delaware Ave Model at 218 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value South Kearny apartment is the 338 Sip Ave Model at 338 Sip Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,350 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Marion neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Kearny apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 | 218 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 338 Sip Ave, Unit 2 | 338 Sip Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 164 Clendenny Ave, Unit 2R | 164 Clendenny Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 102 Chapel St, Unit Villa | 102 Chapel St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 114 Mallory Ave, Unit 3 | 114 Mallory Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 165 Delaware Ave, Unit 4 | 165 Delaware Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 664 Forest St, Unit 1 | 664 Forest St | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 237 Duncan Ave, Unit 6 | 237 Duncan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 244 Duncan Ave, Unit 6 | 244 Duncan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 26 Yale Ave, Unit 2R | 26 Yale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Kearny Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Kearny?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Kearny is at 3 Acres listed at $1,925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment is $1,615 at The Agnes Co-Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Kearny Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Kearny is starting from $2,600 at Verde Jersey City.
What is the most affordable South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Xchange at Secaucus Junction and starts from $3,840.
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